Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Rigby vs .458 Lott
Cartridge comparison
.450 Rigby vs .458 Lott
.450 Rigby is faster (2,500 vs 2,400 fps); .450 Rigby carries more energy (7,000 vs 6,400 ft·lb); .450 Rigby recoils less.
.450 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.458 Lott →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Rigby | .458 Lott | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1995 | 1971 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.992″ | 2.8″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,500 fps | 2,050–2,400 fps |
| Energy | 5,900–7,000 ft·lb | 4,600–6,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,015 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 65–90 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Rigby faster than .458 Lott?
- .450 Rigby is faster — up to 2,500 fps versus 2,400 fps.
- Does .450 Rigby hit harder than .458 Lott?
- .450 Rigby carries more muzzle energy (7,000 vs 6,400 ft·lb).